Brianne Zitko Named Winner of 2025 Great Companies International Women Entrepreneur Award
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NAPERVILLE, Ill. - illiNews -- Today, Entyre Solutions, a consulting and marketing agency serving the senior living and healthcare sectors, announced that Co-Founder and Principal, Brianne Zitko, has been named a 2025 Great Companies International Women Entrepreneur Award winner. The award recognizes women entrepreneurs across the globe who demonstrate outstanding leadership, innovation, and positive impact in their industries.

Zitko was selected for her deep expertise in sales, marketing, and operations—paired with her long-standing commitment to helping senior living communities thrive. Alongside co-founder Dina Kelly, Zitko launched Entyre Solutions with a mission to bridge the gap between strategy and execution for operators in independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and senior-focused technology companies.

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"I'm truly honored to be recognized among so many remarkable women," said Brianne Zitko, Co-Founder and Principal of Entyre Solutions. "This award is a reflection of the incredible work our team does and the trust our clients place in us. We built Entyre to be a real partner to the senior living industry, and we remain committed to helping our clients succeed."

Founded by senior living veterans with decades of hands-on experience, Entyre Solutions sets itself apart by offering a holistic, data-driven approach rooted in real-world operational knowledge. Zitko has overseen multi-region senior living portfolios totaling more than 10,000 units. At a national provider, she doubled monthly move-ins across multiple regions in under a year and led individual community occupancy gains of up to 43 percentage points. Known in the industry as "occupancy doctors," she and Kelly have a proven track record of driving double-digit net growth within the first 60 days—demonstrating their ability to quickly diagnose challenges and deliver results where it matters most.

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Entyre's solutions are tailored to align with internal operations—not just generate leads. Their strategies are designed to increase occupancy, improve team performance, and drive sustainable growth by integrating sales, marketing, and operational efforts.

Zitko's path to entrepreneurship was not without its challenges. She and Kelly faced skepticism from industry insiders and direct resistance from a former employer, but their belief in the value they could bring to providers never wavered. Today, Entyre Solutions is known for being a trusted ally to senior living communities across the country.

The Great Companies International Women Entrepreneur Award recognizes business leaders who have demonstrated perseverance, impact, and innovation in their work. Nominees are evaluated by an international panel based on business results, client outcomes, and leadership integrity.

To learn more about Entyre Solutions and its services, visit www.entyresolutions.com.